The park's newly remodeled planetarium will hold its grand opening March 7. With its fiber optic star systems, LED lighting, surround sound and 360-degree screen immersion, one would have to travel to Atlanta or Washington D.C. for a comparable experience

KINGSPORT A half dozen Kingsport African-Americans gathered inside Edward Hayes' home to reverently watch the nation's first African-American take the oath of office and deliver his "New Era of Responsibility" inaugural address on television.